March 30-April 5, 2015 - League1 Ontario Week In Review (from League 1 Ontario website)

March 30-April 5, 2015 - League1 Ontario Week In Review
. Mon Apr 6 
Written By: Staff, League1  

The Kickoff of the 2015 season is fast approaching.  Training Camps are in full swing across 
the Province of Ontario.  You can expect to start seeing alot of news from the 
L1 Communications Team over the next couple of weeks as we gear up for Opening Day for 
both the Men's and Women's Divisions.

Over the next couple of weeks, you can expect to see Pre-Season Preview features for all 
of our twelve Men's Division teams.  We will roll out similar previews for our Women's 
Division teams in early May.

2015 MEN'S DIVISION SCHEDULE COMING THIS WEEK

The schedule making process is never easy but it's almost done.  The L1 Operations Team 
presented a draft schedule for the 2015 Men's Division to our teams this past week.  
It will be finalized and announced later this week.

We will also be announcing the format for the 2015 L1 Cup Competition this week.

Stay Tuned! 

LARIN SCORES FIRST GOAL FOR CANADA

Brampton, Ontario native Cyle Larin, formerly of Sigma FC and now plying his trade 
with MLS expansion side Orlando City FC, recorded his first international goal 
on March 30th, helping Canada to resounding 3-0 win over Puerto Rico in an international 
friendly that was played in Bayamon, PR.

The 19 year old striker came in as a second half substitute and nearly scored immediately 
upon taking the field but had his shot cleared off the line by a Puerto Rican defender.

His first goal for Canada came in the 77th minute as he redirected a cross from the 
right flank past the Puerto Rican keeper.

Congratulations to Cyle and we wish him continued success with Canada and Orlando City.

USL WEEK 3 ROUNDUP

TFC II, whose roster featured eight players who starred in League1 Ontario 
in the 2014 season, hit a bit of a bump in the road on April 4th, falling 4-1 to New York 
Red Bulls II at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey.

TFC's only goal on the day was registered as an own goal but it was created by former 
TFC Academy star Luca Uccello, whose shot was redirected by Red Bulls defender 
(and Canadian international) Karl Ouimette and ended up beating RBNY II goalkeeper 
Kyle Reynish.

The young Reds have a bye week coming up and will return to action on April 19th when 
they travel to BC to take on Vancouver Whitecaps II.

Elsewhere around the league, Sounders FC 2 and Real Monarchs, featuring former Sigma FC 
stars Giuliano Frano and Emery Welshman respectively, both had the week off.  Both sides 
will return to action this coming weekend.

RANJITSINGH SIGNS WITH LOUISVILLE CITY FC

Another key member of the 2014 Sigma FC roster has made the jump to USL.

Goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh has signed a professional contract with Louisville City FC.

We wish Greg the best of luck as he takes the next step in his soccer career.

LEAGUE1 ONTARIO FEATURED ON "THE SOCCER EXCHANGE" ON beIN SPORT CANADA

Dino Rossi, Chairman of League1 Ontario, was invited to speak about the inaugural 
season of League1 Ontario on "The Soccer Exchange", a new show that appears weekly 
on beIN SPORT Canada.  The show is hosted by well known soccer personality 
Alf DeBlasis.

Rossi spoke about the successful launch of L1O in 2014, looked ahead to the upcoming 2015 
season and also spoke on his involvement with the upcoming Pan Am Games soccer competition, 
which will take place in Hamilton, Ontario in July.  

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